Definition of patronizing in English:
patronizing
(British patronising)
adjective ˈpatrənʌɪzɪŋˈpeɪtrənaɪzɪŋ
Apparently kind or helpful but betraying a feeling of superiority; condescending.
we both occasionally experienced patronizing attitudes from staff
he smiled in a rather patronizing manner
Synonyms
condescending, supercilious, superior, imperious, haughty, lofty, lordly, magisterial, disdainful, scornful, contemptuous, cavalier, snobbish, pompous
Definition of patronizing in US English:
patronizing
(British patronising)
adjectiveˈpeɪtrənaɪzɪŋˈpātrənīziNG
Apparently kind or helpful but betraying a feeling of superiority; condescending.
we both occasionally experienced patronizing attitudes from staff
he smiled in a rather patronizing manner
Synonyms
condescending, supercilious, superior, imperious, haughty, lofty, lordly, magisterial, disdainful, scornful, contemptuous, cavalier, snobbish, pompous